Well it's better than just standing aside and letting another tradgedy happen! *He runs across a bridge and takes a turn down a side street. If only I had my rapier I might stand a chance! * Why is he after you anyway?

*tries to yank her hand away* ...please!!! I'm begging you!!! ...he's...he's my finance!!!

*Li stops dead.* Your fiance? A creep like that? What inspired you to say yes? Please say it was the money or the wine or something because quite frankly I didn't really consider evil thugs your type.

*looks down and starts to cry harder*...it wasn't me that chose...I had no choice...but really, it's a long story...please, I don't want you to get hurt on my behalf!!! *her knees give way*

I won't just leave you here with this creep! *Li ran back and picked her up then turned and sprinted down another street. He found himself next to one of the hundreds of canals of Venice. He looked down at her.* Hold tight, we're going for a swim. *And with that he jumped into the frigid water.*

*she gasps and screams, but it as if her voice breaks, as if it vanishes, she grips at him freezing and teeth chattering, soaking wet all she can do is cling to him. The man stops at the edge of the river* ~...till then...my friend...~ *commenting to li, glares and walks off, Yorda stares up at him blankly, that he would just let her go with ease*...h-e...h-e's go-ne...*teeth still chattering*

*Li stared dumbly at where he had been standing for a while then turned and climbed up over the side and helped Yorda do the same.* I'm just as amazed as you are... Do you think it'd be safe for you to stay in your hotel for the night?

*rubs her arms franticly to bring warmth to them*...he's...p-probably...g-oing...b..back th-ere...n-now...*looks at the ground as little drops of water fall from her hair*

"You two need a ride?" John said, riding up in a gondola. "I guess I just lucked out with this thing," he said as they looked up at him.

Fine then, you can stay at my place. All the apartments are probably taken up what with the masquerade and all. I have a house not too far away. C'mon. Oh and you should probably take my cloak. It's drenched but it'll serve. It's partially water resistant. *He lays the cloak over her shoulders and begins leading lazy off towards his house.*